South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association
Fostering the Art and Science of Health Sciences Library Service
Committees 2021-2022Unless otherwise noted, committee members serve two-year terms, which run from the annual meeting to the next annual meeting (October to October). |
Awards & Scholarships
Administers the various awards and scholarships funded by SCC/MLA to recognize and encourage professional excellence among its members and potential members.
| Name | State | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Corder, Chair | LA | 2020-2022 |
| Kelleen Maluski | NM | 2020-2022 |
| Will Olmstadt | LA | 2020-2022 |
| Stephanie Shippey | TX | 2020-2022 |
| James Sprinkle | LA | 2020-2022 |
| Lou Ann Thompson | OK | 2020-2022 |
| Ingrid Hendrix | NM | 2021-2023 |
| Jim Marcus | NYNJ | 2021-2023 |
| Yumi Yaguchi | TX | 2021-2023 |
| Peace Ossom Williamson, Chapter Council Representative | TX | Board Liaison |
Bylaws
Maintains the SCC/MLA Bylaws in accordance with those of MLA, proposes revisions when necessary, and holds bylaws revision elections in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Bylaws.
| Name | State | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Christine Gaspard, Chair | TX | 2019-2021 |
| Stewart Brower | OK | 2020-2022 |
| John Carter | AR | 2020-2022 |
| Keya Lee | TX | 2021-2023 |
| Jodi Philbrick | TX | 2021-2023 |
| Linné Girouard, Parliamentarian | TX | ex officio |
| Dena Hanson, HLIS Bylaws Committee | TX | ex officio |
| Dede Rios President-Elect | TX | Board Liaison |
Communications
Facilitates communication between the various individuals responsible for the Chapter’s internal and external communications.
| Name | State | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Roxanne Bogucka, Chair | TX | 2020-2022 |
| Amy Faltinek, Member at Large, Chair-Elect | TX | 2021-2023 |
| Marlene Bishop, Newsletter Co-Editor | LA | ex officio |
| Jon Crossno, Wild Apricot Co-Administrator | TX | ex officio |
| Montie' Dobbins, Wild Apricot Co-Administrator | LA | ex officio |
| Brian D. Lewin, Membership Chair | AR | 2021-2022 |
| Peace Ossom Williamson, Chapter Council Representative | TX | ex officio |
| Keith Pickett, Chapter Council Alternate | LA | ex officio |
| Lorraine Sheldon, Newsletter Co-Editor | TX | ex officio |
| Joy Summers-Ables, Listserv Manager | OK | ex officio |
| Sandra Yates, Archivist | TX | ex officio |
| David Duggar, President | LA | Board Liaison |
Continuing Education
Evaluates the continuing education needs of SCC/MLA members and provides courses to meet those needs.
| Name | State | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Tara Malone, Chair | OK | 2020-2022 |
| Rachel Blume | TX | 2020-2022 |
| Erin Ware | LA | 2020-2022 |
| Stefani Gafford | AR | 2021-2023 |
| Joanne Romano | TX | 2021-2023 |
| Deidra Woodson | LA | 2021-2023 |
| Susan Steelman, Past CE Chair | AR | 2019-2022 |
| David Duggar, President & Program Co-Chair | LA | Board Liaison |
Credentialing
Promotes the MLA credentialing program in the Chapter and assists members in preparing for the program.
| Name | State | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Jo, Chair | OK | 2020-2022 |
| Julie Schiavo | LA | 2020-2022 |
| Connie Manning | AR | 2021-2023 |
| Lauren Wojcik | TX | 2021-2023 |
| Katie Prentice, Past President | TX | Board Liaison |
Finance
Serves in an advisory capacity to the Executive Board regarding all matters relating to the budget.
| Name | State | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Katie Prentice, Past President & Chair | TX | 2021-2022 |
| Jon Crossno, Past Treasurer | TX | ex officio |
| David Duggar, President | LA | ex officio |
| Dede Rios, President-Elect | TX | ex officio |
| Steve Self, Treasurer | TX | ex officio |
| Sally Bowler-Hill, Member at Large | NM | 2021-2023 |
| Jodi Philbrick, Member at Large | TX | 2021-2022 |
Fund Raising
Conducts fund raising activities and coordinates the SCC fund raising activities of other committees and sections so that duplication of efforts shall be minimized.
| Name | State | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Kathy Carter, Co-Chair | TX | 2020-2022 |
| Emme Lopez, Co-Chair | TX | 2020-2022 |
| John Bayhi | TX | 2020-2022 |
| Matthew (Matt) Cross | TX | 2020-2022 |
| Sonya Lemke | AR | 2020-2022 |
| Emrys Moreau | OK | 2020-2022 |
| Tara Atkins | TX | 2021-2023 |
| Susan Steelman | AR | 2021-2023 |
| Steve Self, Treasurer | TX | Board Liaison |
History
Establishes a mechanism for periodically updating the Chapter history; places photos of historical interest on the SCC/MLA Web site; conducts oral histories of the Chapter’s most prominent members; establishes an efficient and effective method for securing preserving, and organizing the Chapter’s archival materials; and finds a safe home for the SCC/MLA archives.
| Name | State | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Marilyn Goff, Chair | TX | 2019-2022 |
| Stephanie Atkins Sharpe, Chair-Elect, Member at Large | TX | 2021-2023 |
| Kaylee Youngblood, Member at Large | TX | 2020-2022 |
| Sandra Y. Desjardins, Member at Large | TX | 2021-2023 |
| Kathy Kerdolff | LA | 2021-2023 |
| Lindsay Blake, Past Secretary | AR | ex officio |
| Montie' Dobbins, Wild Apricot Co-Administrator | LA | ex officio |
| Sonya Lemke, Secretary | AR | ex officio |
| Sandra Yates, Archivist | TX | ex officio |
| Katie Prentice, Past President | TX | Board Liaison |
Local Arrangements
Secures a hotel for the annual meeting, provides hospitality, promotes the meeting through publicity, prepares registration packets, registers members attending, and plans all social events. [An asterisk (*) denotes SCC/MLA membership.]
| Name | State | Term |
|---|---|---|
| *Rachel Helbing, Co-Chair, Treasurer | TX | 2020-2022 |
| *Adela Justice, Co-Chair | TX | 2020-2022 |
| *Stephanie Atkins Sharpe | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Ana Corral | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Matthew (Matt) Cross | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Darlene Ennis | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Amy Faltinek | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Linné Girouard | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Marilyn Goff | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Sheila Henderson | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Lee Andrew Hilyer | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Travis Holder | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Anne Howard | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Louise Kidder | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Molly Knapp | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Stefanie Lapka | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Keya Lee | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Kelleen Maluski | NM | 2021-2022 |
| *Margaret Peloquin | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Cathy Pepper | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Katie Prentice | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Valerie Prilop | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Christina Seeger | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Sonja Settle | OK | 2021-2022 |
| Emma Silva | TX | 2021-2022 |
| Emily Tuck | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Beatriz Varman | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Karen Vargas | TX | 2021-2022 |
| *Laura Wright | LA | 2021-2022 |
Membership
Recruits new members for the Chapter, maintains a current and accurate membership list, and provides information on all matters relating to membership.
| Name | State | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Brian D. Lewin, Chair | TX | 2020-2022 |
| Elizabeth Cruces | TX | 2020-2022 |
| Laura Haygood | TX | 2020-2022 |
| Sonya Palmer | OK | 2020-2022 |
| Sheryl "Lynn" Hamilton | OK | 2021-2023 |
| Katie O'Bryant | LA | 2021-2023 |
| Amanda Okandan | NM | 2021-2023 |
| Logan Whittington | AR | 2021-2023 |
| Jon Crossno, Wild Apricot Co-Administrator | TX | ex officio |
| Montie' Dobbins, Wild Apricot Co-Administrator | LA | ex officio |
| Steve Self, Treasurer | TX | Board Liaison |
Nominating
Selects a slate of two candidates for each prescribed office and prepares, distributes, collects, and counts the ballots.
| Name | State | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Katie Prentice, Past President & Chair | TX | 2021-2022 |
| Michelle Green | OK | 2021-2022 |
| Sarah Jackson | LA | 2021-2022 |
| Sloane Kelley | AR | 2021-2022 |
| Melissa Rethlefsen | NM | 2021-2022 |
Program
Studies and evaluates the needs of the members and plans an annual meeting program to meet those identified needs.
| Name | State | Term |
|---|---|---|
| David Duggar, President, Chair | LA | 2021-2022 |
| Rachel Helbing, LAC Co-Chair, LAC Treasurer | TX | 2021-2022 |
| Adela Justice, LAC Co-Chair | TX | 2021-2022 |
| Tara Malone, CE Chair | OK | 2021-2022 |
| Tara Allison | TX | 2021-2022 |
| Ashley Brock | TX | 2021-2022 |
| Sandra Desjardins | TX | 2021-2022 |
| Dawn Field | TX | 2021-2022 |
Research
Promotes interest in research among SCC/MLA members, fosters research‐related skills of SCC/MLA members, and promotes research activities in the Chapter.
| Name | State | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Erik Wilkinson, Chair | TX | 2019-2021 |
| Toni Hoberecht | OK | 2020-2022 |
| Peace Ossom Williamson | TX | 2020-2022 |
| Melanie Sorsby | TX | 2020-2022 |
| Stefanie Lapka | TX | 2021-2023 |
| Alyssa Migdalski | UT | 2021-2023 |
| April Schweikhard | OK | 2021-2023 |
| Katie Prentice, Past President | TX | Board Liaison |